The newly appointed Resident Electoral Commissioner for Benue State, Aminu Idris, has formally assumed his role at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), vowing to uphold the integrity of the 2027 general elections. In a media briefing in Makurdi, Idris emphasized that every eligible Nigerian citizen deserves the chance to vote freely and fairly.
Idris underscored the media’s critical role in strengthening democracy by providing accurate electoral updates and educating the public on INEC’s initiatives. He called on journalists to work closely with the commission to ensure transparency throughout the electoral process.
The commissioner also updated citizens on the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) drive, now in its final phase. He urged all unregistered eligible residents to seize the opportunity before the deadline. On the restoration of state constituencies, Idris reported that work has been completed in four out of five affected local government areas, with the remaining one soon to be finalized.
Reassuring Benue residents, Idris affirmed that INEC remains committed to conducting its duties with impartiality, transparency, and professionalism, strictly adhering to its constitutional mandate.